Hockey headlines for April 23, 2025

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Matthew Tkachuk scores twice in return as Panthers rout Lightning in Game 1 (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
Hurricanes take 2-0 series lead on Devils on stellar effort from Frederik Andersen (Raleigh News & Observer)
Max Domi the OT hero as Maple Leafs beat Senators in Game 2 (Toronto Sun)
Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy spark Wild to victory in Vegas (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)
NHL to address pre-game mind games: Jets' Arniel (Winnipeg Sun)
Lamoriello is out as Isles' president and GM (New York Newsday)
Kraken GM Ron Francis replaced in front-office restructure (Seattle Times)
Avs’ Cale Makar could be a witness in sex assault trial (Denver Post)
Former world junior hockey players plead not guilty in sex-assault case as jury chosen (Globe & Mail)
The royal family of hockey is chasing another Stanley Cup (Washington Post)
What Lou Lamoriello ouster means for Patrick Roy’s Islanders future (New York Post)
Devils’ late push falls short in Game 2 loss to Hurricanes as series shifts to New Jersey (NJ.com)
Ottawa Senators lose OT heartbreaker to fall behind 2-0 in Battle of Ontario (Ottawa Sun)
Panthers knew they needed to challenge Lightning’s Vasilevskiy. They succeeded in Game 1 win (Miami Herald)
Devils’ cold power play may be their only chance to come back against Hurricanes (NJ.com)
Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz stands tall in physical Game 2 — and shrugs off Ridly Greig shoving match (Toronto Star)
Kings and Oilers set for more thrills and resilience in Game 2 (Los Angeles Daily News)
Canadiens players vow to be more physical, less nervous, against Capitals (Montreal Gazette)
Game 1 curse a bit more troubling for the Edmonton Oilers this time (Edmonton Sun)
After drawing even with Avalanche, Stars head to Colorado with history of road success (Dallas Morning News)
Jets not concerned about days off between upcoming games (Winnipeg Free Press)
Hobbled Capitals look to bring physicality into Game 2 against Canadiens (Washington Times)
One fewer forward translates into more scoring chances in Game 2 for Blues (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
The Caps’ Logan Thompson looks like his old self again. Swagger included. (Washington Post)
Offence hit skids after Canadiens’ Emil Heineman was struck by car (Montreal Gazette)
Coaching connection: Mutual admiration for Arniel, Montgomery dates back to Manitoba Moose days (Winnipeg Free Press)
'Luke is better?' Jets defenceman Schenn not so sure (Winnipeg Sun)
One massive issue seemingly doomed Rangers’ season from the jump (New York Post)
Alex Lyon cherishes time with Red Wings but ready to move on (MLive.com)
One Utah Hockey Club player already says he’s not coming back. What about the rest of the team’s free agents? (Salt Lake Tribune)
Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund to skate for Swedes at world championship (Calgary Sun)
Penguins prospect Sam Poulin enjoys a career season with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
For Calgary Flames, young players taking next step is key to 2025-26 (Calgary Sun)
Penguins assistant Mike Vellucci named to U.S. staff for IIHF tournament (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Jake Vernon joins Sabres as CCO after 12 seasons with Minnesota Timberwolves (Buffalo News)
As crucial date looms, Sharks talks for new SAP Center lease take a turn (San Jose Mercury News)